Secreted virulence factors in lethal illness due to Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus causes significant illnesses throughout the world, including toxic shock syndrome (TSS), pneumonia, and infective endocarditis. Major contributors to S. aureus illnesses are secreted virulence factors it produces, including superantigens and cytolysins. Rabbit cardiac physiolog...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spaulding, Adam Russell
Other Authors: Schlievert, Patrick M., 1949-
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Iowa 2013
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Online Access:https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/4760
https://ir.uiowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5276&context=etd